Guest experience & hospitality: Favors and thank-yous on the day

Favors are optional; a heartfelt toast and personal thank-yous matter more.

The key points

Edible or useful favors
Donation in lieu of favors
A thank-you in the toast
Table visits if you can

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Why are wedding favors given?

As a thank-you to guests. In Italian and Greek weddings, sugared almonds are a traditional favor.

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Are wedding favors necessary?

No. They are optional, and many couples skip them or make a donation instead.

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What are the best wedding favors?

Edible favors are the most likely to be enjoyed. Useful items like fans or flip-flops also get used.

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What are the groom’s responsibilities?

There is no fixed list any more. Most grooms share the planning, own several areas completely, choose and look after the groomsmen, write vows or a speech, and help thank guests and vendors.

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Guest experience & hospitality: Favors and thank-yous on the day

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